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Os ydych wedi mwynhau pori drwy'r padlet yma beth am roi cip ar Paedlets eraill a ddarperir gan cyfeillion PAVS drwy ddilyn y linciau  isod i'w darllen.
If you have enjoyed this Padlet why not browse other Padlets available from PAVS Colleagues by following the links below.

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Wellbeing App

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Track your wellbeing at the touch of a button with our new Connect to Wellbeing app which is supporting the wellbeing of individuals across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.

Funded by the Welsh Government's Transformation Fund, the easy-to-use downloadable Connect to Wellbeing app is a personalised wellbeing planning tool that can be used by yourself to help you measure your own wellbeing.

The app is one of the tools being used by a range of programmes delivered through Transformation across the west Wales region to help individuals and providers understand how their services impact upon an individual's wellbeing.

The app itself allows you to self-assess your wellbeing in six key areas, then provides feedback on how you could improve in these areas. This includes Feeling okay, Making use of what I've got, Having the right help, Being part of something, Doing things that matter to me and Looking after myself.

Once you complete your assessment you will get helpful tips for improving your wellbeing, can set yourself individual goals and action plans for enhancing your wellbeing and be able to access links to various resources which can help you achieve wellbeing aims.

You can repeat your assessment regularly to track your wellbeing over time. As our wellbeing changes in response to different events and circumstances re-assessing your wellbeing regularly will help you to focus on key aspects of your wellbeing which may be affected differently at different times.

Speaking about the app, West Wales Regional Partnership Board Chair Judith Hardisty said, "The Connect to Wellbeing app is a personalised tool to help you understand, track and improve your overall wellbeing. It links people with appropriate resources, information sources and community-based groups that can help them improve their wellbeing and helps them focus on specific areas where they believe they need additional support to help them achieve their goals.

"It helps individuals to build better habits that will lead to real, sustained change. This app is an incredibly valuable tool which will be of much benefit to individuals across south west Wales and I would encourage people to explore its potential in enhancing their overall wellbeing and tracking their journey and progress."

Regional partners will continue to work together to regularly update the app with the latest information or support services available within each locality.

The Connect to Wellbeing app forms part of the Healthier West Wales programme, overseen by the Regional Partnership Board which brings together Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire County Councils, Hywel Dda University Health Board, County Voluntary Services Councils for the three counties, the independent sector and users and carers. The Healthier West Wales programme is funded through the Welsh Government's Transformation Fund.
Download the Connect to Wellbeing app from Google Play or the Apple App Store to help improve your wellbeing today.

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Connect to Wellbeing - Connect Pembrokeshire

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Track your wellbeing at the touch of a button with our new Connect to Wellbeing app which is supporting the wellbeing of individuals across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. Funded by the Welsh Government's Transformation Fund, the easy-to-use downloadable Connect to Wellbeing app is a personalised wellbeing planning tool that can be used by yourself to help you measure your own wellbeing.

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Stay informed by joining Have your Say Hywel Dda UHB

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Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2021 | Have your Say Hywel Dda UHB

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The NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1st October 2020 and included a requirement for health boards to produce a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) by the 1st October 2021. This will be the first PNA published by Welsh Health Boards.

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Pembrokeshire Communities COVID Response Survey

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‘Infoengine – How to Make the Best Use of it ’

7th July ,  3pm – 4pm

Delivered by Melissa Townsend from Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) This session is an opportunity to find out about Infoengine, Wales' online directory of voluntary and community services.

The session is suitable for voluntary organisations who want to promote their activities and services from room hire to social clubs . Melissa will cover the benefits of the site , searching for services and how to register your services.

Register via Eventbrite here, details of how to join the event will be sent with your email confirmation.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/infoengine-how-to-make-the-best-use-of-it-tickets-157220610077

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infoengine: infoengine: Find services in your community

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Infoengine is the directory of third sector services in Wales. Developed and led by the third sector, Infoengine primarily covers the Counties and County Boroughs of Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. infoengine highlights a wide variety of ex…

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Community Kit Application Form & MSC (Eng)

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Round 3 of the MAIN Supporting Community Action Fund (SCAF) is OPEN!

Constituted community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises

cautiously leaving lockdown are invited apply for up to £3,000 to make that next step.

The themes are Recovery and Revival… deadline is Wednesday 23 rd June

…funding must be spent by 31 st October 2021.

This is a bonus round to help with that final effort towards opening buildings with confidence or

launching new activities for vulnerable people …generally reviving your community’s spirit in a

safe and responsible way.

Find out if you think your project fits by e-mailing development@pavs.org.uk

for an application pack, which will include more detail around the themes.

If you want to discuss a potential application, call Caroline on 07751 999418

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Dysgu gwersi oddi wrth ymateb cymunedol i Covid-19 yng Nghymru

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Dysgu gwersi oddi wrth ymateb cymunedol i Covid-19 yng Nghymru

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| Rydym yn falch o roi gwybod ichi fod yr arolwg gwirfoddolwyr: dysgu gwersi o'r ymateb cymunedol i COVID-19 yng Nghymru wedi mynd yn fyw heddiw, a bydd ar agor am 6-8 wythnos (tan w/c 7 Gorffennaf).  Gellir ymweld a’r arolwg ar y dolen isod: https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=162072332977  Mae'r arolwg ar-lein yn anhysbys, ac mae'n cymryd tua 15 munud i'w gwblhau. Mae yna hefyd opsiynau i'w cwblhau dros y ffôn / post ac yn Gymraeg, os oes angen. Cyflwynir yr arolwg gan Strategic Research and Insight, ar ein rhan.  Byddem yn ddiolchgar iawn pe gallech helpu i rannu dolen yr arolwg ar draws eich rhwydweithiau, a rhwydweithiau gwirfoddolwyr i'n helpu i gyrraedd ystod eang o wirfoddolwyr ledled Cymru, neu rannu gydag unrhyw un sydd wedi cefnogi eu cymuned / wedi rhoi o'u hamser yn rhydd i helpu eraill yn ystod y pandemig.

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 Learning lessons from the community-led response to COVID-19 in Wales Survey

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| We are pleased to let you know that the volunteers survey:  Learning lessons from the community-led response to COVID-19 in Wales Survey has gone live today, and will be open for 6-8 weeks (until w/c 7th July).  The survey can be accessed on the link below: https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=162072332977  The online survey is anonymous, and takes around 15 minutes to complete. There are also options for completion via telephone/postal and in Welsh, if required. The survey is delivered by Strategic Research and Insight, on our behalf.  We would be very grateful if you could please help share the survey link across your networks, and volunteer networks to help us reach wide range of volunteers across Wales, or share with anyone who has supported their community/given up their time freely to help others during the pandemic.

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Learning from the community response to COVID-19 in Wales

The Research and Evaluation Division at Public Health Wales, in partnership with University of Bristol and Wales Council for Voluntary Action, have launched a national survey to hear from volunteers and those who have informally given up their time to help their communities respond to COVID-19.

Since the start of the pandemic, we know that record numbers of people in Wales have given up their time freely to help other people in their community, through acts like shopping, picking up medicines, cooking a meal or providing some care and emotional support. We also know that this kind of grassroots voluntary action is really important when it comes to building strong and supportive communities and for the wellbeing of individuals.

But we want to better understand what helped people to respond in this way; and for others what were the barriers to doing as much as they may have wanted.
Adults who have volunteered in any way,  from group-based support to assisting a neighbour, are invited to take part our short survey here, to contribute to this important research. The survey is hosted by Strategic Research and Insight and is open to people aged 18 years and above, living and/or working/or volunteering in Wales.

The findings will help Public Health Wales and its partners to better understand and inform their planning to improve population health in Wales. It will also help to ensure community-led volunteering can be better supported in future.

This project is supported by the Health Foundation, committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

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Volunteers' Week 1-7 June campaign pack 

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Getting the Best from the Volunteering Wales website

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This short session will be a brief walk through what the site can do and how to get your role(s) noticed by volunteers.

Including:

How volunteers find a role (and what do they do once they find one)

Hints and tips

What are tags?

To book your place please click on the link below.

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Hints and tips on getting your roles seen by potential volunteers .

About this event

Did you know...

...the Volunteering Wales website has a Pembrokeshire page? (pembrokeshire.volunteering-wales.net)

...the team at the Volunteer Centre at PAVS only matches volunteers to roles advertised on the website?

...potential volunteers can search the site and apply directly to you?

This session will be a short walk through what the site can do and how to get your role(s) noticed by volunteers.

Including:

How volunteers find a role (and what do they do once they find one)

Hints and tips

What are tags?

The session will be held on zoom on 1 June at 2pm, register your interest here, and we will send you the zoom link closer to the time.

Tags

Online Events

Online Networking

Online Charities & Causes Networking

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Getting the best from the Volunteering Wales website

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Eventbrite - Louise Wilkinson presents Getting the best from the Volunteering Wales website - Tuesday, 1 June 2021 - Find event and ticket information.

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Dysgu o'r ymateb cymunedol i COVID-19 yng Nghymru

Mae’r Is-adran Ymchwil a Gwerthuso yn Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru, mewn partneriaeth â Phrifysgol Bryste a Chyngor Gweithredu Gwirfoddol Cymru wedi lansio arolwg cenedlaethol i glywed gan wirfoddolwyr a'r rhai sydd wedi mynd ati yn anffurfiol i roi o’u hamser i helpu eu cymunedau i ymateb i COVID-19.

Ers dechrau’r pandemig, gwyddom fod y nifer uchaf erioed o bobl yng Nghymru wedi rhoi o’u hamser i helpu pobl eraill yn eu cymuned, drwy weithredoedd fel siopa, codi meddyginiaethau, coginio pryd o fwyd neu ddarparu rhywfaint o ofal a chymorth emosiynol.  Gwyddom hefyd fod y math hwn o weithredu gwirfoddol ar lawr gwlad yn bwysig iawn o ran meithrin cymunedau cryf a chefnogol ac ar gyfer llesiant unigolion.

Ond rydym am ddeall yn well beth helpodd pobl i ymateb yn y modd hwn; ac i eraill beth oedd y rhwystrau o ran gwneud cymaint ag y byddent o bosibl wedi dymuno ei wneud.
Mae oedolion sydd wedi gwirfoddoli mewn unrhyw ffordd – o gymorth seiliedig ar grŵp hyd at gynorthwyo cymydog – yn cael eu gwahodd i ateb ein harolwg  yma, i gyfrannu at yr ymchwil bwysig hon. Mae'r ymchwil yn cael ei chynnal gan Strategic Research and Insight ac mae'n agored i bobl 18 oed a throsodd, sy'n byw a/neu yn gweithio/neu'n gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.

Bydd y canfyddiadau yn helpu Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru a’i bartneriaid i ddeall yn well a llywio eu cynllunio er mwyn gwella iechyd y boblogaeth yng Nghymru. Bydd hefyd yn helpu i sicrhau y gellir cefnogi gwirfoddoli dan arweiniad y gymuned yn well yn y dyfodol.

Mae'r prosiect hwn yn cael ei gefnogi gan y Sefydliad Iechyd, sy'n ymrwymedig i sicrhau gwell iechyd a gofal iechyd i bobl yn y DU.

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Haverfordwest Cricket Club to run sessions for those with disabilities

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Haverfordwest Cricket Club to run sessions for those with disabilities

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Any spare hands available in Tenby? A community growth initiative, repainting the Bandstand Railings this month. An opportunity to grow our lives and community by supporting each other post lockdown (ish) to do this important job for the community. We all grow by working together, get in touch, please

'never under estimate what a group of small dedicated people can do for their community' ...to paraphrase Margaret Mead.

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Plant Dewi Mens Project Survey

We are currently working on a 5-year Strategic Plan and want to hear from you about what services you would like for you and your family in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn gweithio ar Gynllun Strategol 5 mlynedd ac rydym am glywed gennych am ba wasanaethau yr hoffech eu cael i chi a'ch teulu yng Ngheredigion, Sir Gaerfyrddin a Sir Benfro.

Click here to take part:

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Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn gweithio ar Gynllun Strategol 5 mlynedd ac rydym am glywed gennych am ba wasanaethau yr hoffech eu cael i chi a'ch teulu yng Ngheredigion, Sir Gaerfyrddin a Sir Benfro.

We are currently working on a 5-year Strategic Plan and want to hear from you about what services you would like for you and your family in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

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Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn gweithio ar Gynllun Strategol 5 mlynedd ac rydym am glywed gennych am ba wasanaethau yr hoffech eu cael i chi a'ch teulu yng Ngheredigion, Sir Gaerfyrddin a Sir Benfro.

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The BIG Plant Stall will once again be outside the SPAN building in Narberth on 15th May.

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Did you know that in Pembrokeshire we have a Bereavement Forum? Established in 2018 by 2 Wish Upon A Star it is now facilitated by PAVS.

For Dying Matters Week 2021 I will be sharing a few member organisations starting with Paul Sartori Foundation

#InAGoodPlace #DMAW21

https://paulsartori.org/dying-matters-awareness-week/

For more information about the Pembrokeshire Bereavement Forum, email sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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It is Dying Matters Awareness Week (10-16 May) Where people die is changing. More and more people have been dying at home in recent years. And the pandemic has seen this number leap by tens of thousands. We know that when asked, more than four in five people say they would prefer to die at home, but we don't know enough about what the reality of this looks like. We have very little evidence about the quality of these deaths, and whether the right care and support was in place. The quality of care for some people at the end of their life is still not good enough.

There is no right or wrong place to die; it will be different for everyone. But it is important for families to think about
it, to talk about it and to plan for it. Planning for death is more important than ever in a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has taken so many lives at such short notice, and in circumstances that are beyond our control.

We want people of all ages to be in a good place when they die - physically, emotionally and with the right care in place. Getting there means having some important conversations, and taking some careful decisions.

Make sure that you and your loved ones are in a good place to die - join the Dying Matters movement here

At Paul Sartori we offer assistance with Advance Care and Future Planning. More people are making plans for their future care. Our ACP department can help with a Statement of Wishes Advance Care Plan. Please view our ACP page for more information here

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It is Dying Matters Awareness Week (10-16 May) Where people die is changing. More and more people have been dying at home in recent years. And the pandemic has seen this number leap by tens of thousands.

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We have today launched a six-week engagement exercise, which will help further shape and deliver future services. COVID-19 has had a major impact on health and care services. As a result, we want to learn from you about how COVID-19 has affected your health and care, and access to it.

Follow the below link to read the discussion document (Building a healthier future after COVID-19: Have your say) and register to complete the survey: www.haveyoursay.hduhb.wales.nhs.uk

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** Carers Support Innovation Fund**

Lorna Livock, Funding Development Officer from PAVS, will facilitate a Q&A session reviewing the application pack and guidance information for the Carers Support Innovation  Fund. This is an opportunity to ask questions and gather information  to strengthen your application.

Grants are available to third sector organisations in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire who provide services and activities to support unpaid carers.

Click the link to book your place

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Fund for Wales is now open for applications, which we thought might be of interest to your contacts

For more information, please see the webpage here: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/fund-for-wales/. The closing date is 12pm on Thursday 13th May.

Please share with any friends, family or colleagues who may be interested.

Thank you very much,

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This will be a market leading social tariff connecting those on low income with affordable fibre broadband and calls. The new low cost tariff comes as BT research reveals that since the pandemic almost three quarters (74%) of Brits would not find it easy to improve their financial situation without connectivity,¹ and the majority (79%) of financially vulnerable people rely on broadband connectivity to manage household finances.²

Available to those on Universal Credit and a range of other means-tested benefits*, BT Home Essentials is intended to meet the demands of the modern home, providing futureproof fibre connectivity at a time when online resources have never been more important. BT research has found that three times as many people say they could not go without broadband (67%) versus public transport (20%).¹

BT Home Essentials is a separate and improved social tariff compared to BT’s initial version, BT Basic, which was launched in 2008. Home Essentials provides an average of 36 Mbps download speeds and 700 minutes of calls for £15 a month, around half the price of a standard fibre and calls package. Alternatively, eligible customers can also opt for average speeds of 67 Mbps and unlimited calls for £20 per month. The lowest price equivalent standard BT broadband package costs £32.99 a month, with an additional £15 for our unlimited calls plan – this means BT Home Essentials customers choosing the £20 option can save over £330 a year.4

We will continue to work closely with the Welsh Government to support families, as we have done through BT’s ‘Lockdown Learning’. Across the UK, we have provided connectivity to over 175,000 families, to help children to continue learning from home. BT Home Essentials will provide an on-going affordable option for families to receive fast broadband for the whole household.

I have included further information below.

Kind regards,

Nick

Further Information:

*BT Home Essentials is only for eligible customers which includes those on Universal Credit and people receiving Pension Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, and Employment and Support Allowance

¹ Based on a survey interviewing a nationally representative sample of c.2,000 GB adults – April 2021

² Based on an online survey among mobile and broadband owners whose household receive a benefit or tax credit. Research conducted in March 2021 among 904 respondents

³ Based on standard pricing for BT’s equivalent broadband (Fibre Essential) and call plan packages on offer on 29 April 2021 for £27.99, with £7 for calls versus £15 for BT Home Essentials

4 Based on standard pricing for BT’s equivalent broadband (Fibre 2) and call plan packages on offer on 29 April 2021 for £32.99, with £15 for unlimited calls versus £20 for BT Home Essentials

Average speeds are based on speed available to at least 50% of customers at peak time (8-10pm). Actual speed will be dependent on location, phone line, home wiring, wi-fi connection and time of day. Customers can check their estimated speeds at BT.com/speed.

Launched in 2008, BT’s social tariff (BT Basic) is only available to those on the means tested benefits mentioned above, plus those on Universal Credit who receive zero income. The extended eligibility of BT Home Essentials means people on Universal Credit who also earn money can also take advantage.

Alternative industry social tariff available UK-wide:

The below details are available online and are accurate as of 29 April 2020

| Social Tariff | Offer | Eligibility
| Virgin Media Essential Broadband | Launched in November 2020. It’s £15 a month for average speeds of 15 Mbps fibre broadband and does not include phone and TV. | It’s only for existing Virgin Media customers on Universal Credit

About BT

BT Group is the UK’s leading telecommunications and network provider and a leading provider of global communications services and solutions, serving customers in 180 countries. Its principal activities in the UK include the provision of fixed voice, mobile, broadband and TV (including Sport) and a range of products and services over converged fixed and mobile networks to consumer, business and public sector customers. For its global customers, BT provides managed services, security and network and IT infrastructure services to support their operations all over the world. BT consists of four customer-facing units: Consumer, Enterprise, Global and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Openreach, which provides access network services to over 650 communications provider customers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses across the UK.

For the year ended 31 March 2020, BT Group’s reported revenue was £22,905m with reported profit before taxation of £2,353m.

British Telecommunications plc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For more information, visit www.bt.com/about.

Nick Speed

Wales & SW England Director | Cyfarwyddwr Cymru & DO Lloegr

BT Group

T: 07483 311055

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Pembrokeshire Online Support Group

This week we have launched a Pembrokeshire online support group. This is held weekly and alternates between a Tuesday afternoon and a Thursday morning. We have a mixture of speakers planned both from within Versus Arthritis and from external organisations. The support group is free of charge and is suitable for any adult with arthritis (including fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, osteoporosis etc). Our next meeting is on Thursday 6th May 11:00-12:00 where our guest speaker is from the Versus Arthritis digital team and will be showing you some of the features of the website and giving you the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.

For more information on this online support group, please contact Sarah Greener by email s.greener@versusarthritis.org or by phone on 01834 504060 or 07483148174. Alternatively you can contact the Wales team admin on walessupport@versusarthritis.org.

Pembrokeshire Online

Have you had a chance to see our article on Pembrokeshire Online? If you have missed it then here is the link:

New Group for Arthritis Sufferers • Pembrokeshire.Online

Let's Move Together Funding Opportunity

Versus Arthritis have an exciting funding opportunity which opens for organisations in Wales to apply for on 1st May 2021. The fund is for organisations which are supporting people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions to get active. It would be great to see lots of organisations and groups in Pembrokeshire applying for this fund. For more  information please see the below link:

Inspiring active communities (versusarthritis.org)

Volunteering Opportunities

We have launched some exciting volunteering opportunities in Pembrokeshire to help to support people with arthritis including leading our support groups once we return to face to face. For more information on volunteering then please do get in touch with Sarah by email s.greener@versusarthritis.org or by phone on 01834 504060 or 07483148174. Alternatively you can contact the Wales team admin on walessupport@versusarthritis.org.

Talks to raise awareness

We are currently trying to raise awareness of the work of Versus Arthritis whilst also raising awareness of arthritis and the impact that it can have on every aspect of a person's life. We are doing this by giving presentations and talks to community groups and we are also attending some team meetings. If you would like us to give a talk to your group or attend your team meeting then please get in touch with Sarah on s.greener@versusarthritis.org or by phone on 01834 504060 or 07483148174. Alternatively please get in touch with walessupport@versusarthritis.org.

Please remember that if you know of anyone who has arthritis and could do with some support then please do get in touch. They don't have to be able to use a technology because we are also able to give support over the phone and by post (if necessary).

Please remember we are offering support across Wales so for more information on support outside of Pembrokeshire then please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org

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May 20, 2021 02:00 PM London

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc--spzguHtZ8u95q6L2Wi2qEx62cnNO8

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Haverfordwest County AFC is delighted to announce the launch of the Bluebird’s Befrienders scheme, alongside @AgeCymruDyfed

The scheme is designed to help people over 50 in Pembrokeshire tackle isolation and loneliness.

To ‘Kick-Off Conversation’ the club are hosting a taster Zoom session next Friday, March 26th at 2 pm for anybody interested and would like to find out more about the Bluebird’s Befrienders.

Click here to register in advance for this meeting:

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Apply      coop.co.uk/causesAny questions you can contact me on Lesley.hughes@coop.co.uk07816087823

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Local Places for Nature is back! Apply for a free garden package today

We’re excited to announce that applications for Local Places for Nature have reopened.

Last year, more than 500 green spaces across the country were created, restored and enhanced. Community groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes got involved – from disability charities and youth groups to social enterprises and carer groups.

Now, thanks to support from Welsh Government, we’ve got hundreds more packages available. This is your chance to reverse nature’s decline and provide an important boost to the well-being of your local community at the same time.

Each pre-paid package includes native plants, tools and other materials. We’ll handle the orders and deliveries, and our project officers will even provide support on the ground.

Our packages this year fall into two categories:

1. Starter packages for community or volunteer groups looking to create a Pollinator Garden, Fruit and Herb Garden, or Urban Garden.

2. Development packages for community-based organisations that are ready to take on a bigger project and build a Food Growing Garden or Wildlife Garden.

In 2021-22, priority will be given to projects in urban, deprived areas with little or no access to nature. We’re also really keen to welcome applications from underrepresented groups across Wales.

It’s a simple application process. Just visit the Keep Wales Tidy website, choose your package, read through the guidance, and download and complete the application form.

The first application deadline is midday on Friday 30 April. We’re expecting packages to get snapped up fast, so make sure you get your application in soon!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Local Places for Nature team – email nature@keepwalestidy.cymru

https://www.keepwalestidy.cymru/.../nature-starter-community

https://www.keepwalestidy.cymru/.../nature-development

https://www.keepwalestidy.cymru/pages/category/nature

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These starter packages are open to all community and volunteer groups - you don't even need a bank account or constitution to apply!

There are three set garden packages to choose from. Each one includes all the native plants, tools and materials you'll need; guidance on how to install the garden, and a small amount of Keep Wales Tidy officer time to provide extra advice and support.

Applications will be assessed by a panel of experts.

Click on the boxes below to find out more and apply.
Return to Local Places for Nature main menu

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These starter packages are open to all community and volunteer groups - you don’t even need a bank account or constitution to apply! There are three set garden packages to choose from. Each one includes all the native plants, tools and materials you’ll need; guidance on how to install the garden, and a small amount of Keep Wales Tidy officer time to provide extra advice and support.

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Men to Men Event

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Our Monthly PCSN meeting is upon as and its time to start discussing turning the corner post covid. The meeting will be held via Zoom 1pm -2pm. Please come along and share your experiences, thoughts, needs and concerns

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Regional Connect 2 Wellbeing app launches to help individuals across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion track their wellbeing

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Regional Connect 2 Wellbeing app launches to help individuals across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion track their wellbeing

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FINAL - New Connect to Wellbeing App launches today - English

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Lawnsio App Llesiant i helpu unigolion ar draws Sir Gar Sir Benfro a Ceredigion i gadw golwg ar eu llesiant. 

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Lawnsio App Llesiant i helpu unigolion ar draws Sir Gar Sir Benfro a Ceredigion i gadw golwg ar eu llesiant. 

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FINAL - New Connect to Wellbeing App launches today - Welsh

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Mae'r Grwp Gwydn yn cynnal digwyddiadau misol ar ystod o bynciau diddorol. Mae croeso i unrhyw un fynychu'r digwyddiadau. Gweler y rhestr o ddigwyddiadau diddorol drwy ddilyn y ddoolen isod.
The Resiliance Group arrange monthly discussions on a range of topics. Everyone is welcome. Follow the link below for a list of upcoming events.

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Events | Rhwydwaith Gwydn Resilience Network

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Party leaders or candidates for the SENEDD ELECTION will discuss the issues with us, and answer our questions on how to build community resilience and collaboration. Please register to attend, link below.

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The PAVS staff team were proud to receive their High Sheriff Certificate of Special Recognition alongside the
Pembrokeshire Community Support Network. ‘PCSN became the ‘glue’ that held communities together. Being there for those who needed them, when they needed them.’ Sue Leonard, PAVS.

Individual members of the PAVS team,
Cherry Lynne Pavs and
Rhys Eynon also received Certificates for the outstanding contributions they have made during the last 12 months to support people

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Rydym yn ymhyfrydu yn eich gwaith arwrol yn ystod y pandemig ac am rannu eich esiamplau o waith da yn ogystal a'ch cynorthwyo gyda help lle bo angen. Cofiwch bod modd hysbysebu unrhyw ddigwyddiadau sydd ganddoch ar blatfform Cysylltu Sir Benfro neu mi allwch hyrwyddo cyfleuoedd gwirfoddoli ffurfiol ar ein platfform gwirfoddoli Cymru. Cysyltlwch a ni am fwy o wybodaeth neu i rannu eich streon.
We want to celebrate the heroic response made by our community volunteers during the Pandemic and want to share your examples as well as offering support and advice if needed. Remember you can advertise your community events via our connect Pembrokeshire Platform or if you want to advertise a formal volunteering opportunity you can use the volunteering Wales Platform. Contact us for more information or to share your stories.

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Community Timebanking Toolkit

This toolkit has been created to help people living and working in Pembrokeshire get start ... Read more

Connect to Kindness Pembrokeshire

It Starts With You. Simple acts of kindness can make a big difference! Join us to take act ... Read more

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Connect Pembrokeshire - Supporting Pembrokeshire

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This platform is designed to help you find community activities, make connections and support each other.

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Rydym yn clywed am bob math o gyfleuoedd ariannu efallai fyddai o ddiddordeb i chi ac mae ganddom gyfeillion yn PAVS a fyddai'n barod i'ch cynorthwyo. Cysyllwch a development@pavs.org.co.uk os hoffech sgwrs bellach. Cofiwch hefyd am y platfform cymorth sy'n adnodd da i ddod o hyd i Gymorth Grant. Gallech gofrestri am ddim i chwilio. Mae'r adnodd yn eich galluogi i chwilio am angenion penodol eich prosiect.

We hear of all sorts of funding opportunities that may be of interest to you and we have colleagues in the PAVS team who would be happy to help. Contact development@pavs.org.uk for if you would like further information.If you are looking for funding then please register on the free Funding Wales/ Funding Cymru search engine.

This enables you to run a search for your project’s particular needs.

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Welcome to Funding Wales the new funding search platform created by Third Sector Support Wales. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine.

You can search hundreds of grant and loan finance opportunities from local, national and international sources. From small grants to large capital projects we can help you find the funding you need.

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Welcome to Funding Wales the new funding search platform created by Third Sector Support Wales. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. You can search hundreds of grant and loan finance opportunities from local, national and international sources.

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Dyddiadau cau: Gwe. 12 Chwefror; Gwe. 14 Mai; Gwe. 16 Orffennaf and Gwe. 15 Hydref 2021
Nod Cronfa Gymunedol South Hook LNG yw cefnogi -· prosiectau neu fentrau sy'n cefnogi cymunedau yn Sir Benfro· prosiectau neu fentrau sy'n cefnogi'r meysydd; Diogelwch, yr Amgylchedd, Addysg a Lles· prosiectau neu fentrau sydd â budd cynaliadwy hirdymor i'r gymuned· prosiectau neu fentrau sy'n dangos elfen o arian cyfatebol (adnoddau ar y cyd, defnydd a rennir o safleoedd, ailddefnyddio/ailgylchu lle y bo'n briodol)· prosiectau neu fentrau sy'n annog gwirfoddoli cymunedol Caiff ceisiadau am y Gronfa Gymunedol eu hadolygu gan Banel o weithwyr South Hook LNG, gyda chefnogaeth PAVS, bob chwarter. Gall ymgeiswyr wneud cais am ddwy lefel o gyllid:· Haen 1: (Uchafswm cyllid o £500) Efallai y bydd sefydliadau llai ffurfiol yn gweld hyn yn ffynhonnell briodol o gyllid ar gyfer cefnogi digwyddiadau cymunedol, a phrynu offer untro, er enghraifft. Mae hon yn broses ymgeisio symlach, sy'n gymesur â lefel y cyllid sydd ar gael drwy'r Haen hon.· Haen 2: (Uchafswm cyllid o £5000) Rhaid i sefydliadau sy'n gwneud cais am y lefel hon o gyllid gael eu dilysu'n grwpiau gwirfoddol, grwpiau cymunedol, cynghorau tref/cymuned, neu fentrau cymdeithasol. Mae'r broses ymgeisio yn gofyn am wybodaeth a thystiolaeth fanylach, sy'n gymesur â lefel y cyllid sydd ar gael drwy'r Haen hon.

development@pavs.org.uk

Deadlines: Fri. 12 February; Fri. 14 May; Fri. 16 July and Fri. 15 October 2021

The South Hook LNG Community Fund aims to support -· projects or initiatives that support communities in Pembrokeshire· projects or initiatives that support the areas of; Safety, Environment, Education and Wellbeing· projects or initiatives that have a long-term sustainable benefit for the community· projects or initiatives that demonstrate an element of match funding (pooled resources, shared use of premises, reuse/recycle where appropriate)· projects or initiatives that encourage community volunteering Applications for the Community Fund are reviewed by a Panel of South Hook LNG employees, supported by PAVS, on a quarterly basis. Applicants are able to apply for two levels of funding:· Tier 1: (Maximum funding of £500) Smaller, less formalised organisations may find this an appropriate source of funding for support of community events, and one-off purchases of equipment, for example. This is a simpler application process, proportionate to the level of funding available through this Tier.· Tier 2: (Maximum funding of £5000) Organisations applying for this level of funding must be verified voluntary groups, community groups, town/ community councils, or social enterprises. The application process requires more detailed information and evidence, proportionate to the level of funding available through this Tier.

development@pavs.org.uk

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Dyddiad Cau: Gwe. 26 Chwefror; Gwe. 30 Gorffennaf a Gwe. 29 Hydref  2021.
Gall grwpiau geisio am gymorth o £500 i £2500

Caiff mudiadau sy'n arddongos eu bont yn barod i helpu eu hunain yn cael eu blaenioraethu.

Am gopi o'r pecyn cais neu i drafod darpar gais yna cysylltwch a aelod o dim cefnogi'r drydedd sector yn PAVS ar (01437) 769 422 neu ebostiwch -

development@pavs.org.uk.

Deadline: Fri. 26 February; Fri. 30 July and Fri. 29 October 2021.
Groups can apply for grants of £500 to £2500. Organisations who can show that they are prepared to help themselves will be given priority. For an application pack please contact a member of the 3rd sector support team at PAVS on (01437) 769 422 or email development@pavs.org.uk

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Mae Ymddiriodolaeth Moondance (Admiral Insurance) wedi helpu nifer o fudiadau yn sir benfro. Mae'r broses cais yn syml iawn.
https://www.moondancecovid19relieffund.com/
The Moondance Foundation (Admiral Insurance) has helped many organisations in Pembrokeshire. The application process is very simple.

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•Pan ddechreuodd Covid 19 ym mis Mawrth sbardunwyd cymunedau yn sir Benfro i gefnogi aelodau mwyaf bregys a'r rhai mewn angen o fewn eu cymuned,
When Covid-19 initially hit Pembrokeshire in March communities rallied to support vulnerable residents  and those in need within their community.

•Ffurfiwyd grwpiau bach o wirfoddolwyr ar draws y sir.
Small informal groups of volunteers sprang up throughout the county

• Sefydlodd PAVS mewn partneriaeth gyda Cyngor Sir Benfro y PCSN i gydlynu eu hymdrechion. PAVS established in partnership with PCC the Pembrokeshire Community Support Network to co-ordinate their efforts

•Mae canllawiau a chefnogaeth ar gael i grwpiau o esiamplau o daflennu i gysylltu a;r gymuned i asesiadau risg a chanllaw ar sut i ddechrau Grwp PCSN yn eich ardal.
Guidance and support to groups ranging from example neighbourhood leaflets to Risk assessments and a guide on how to set up a community support network group.

•Roedd yr ymateb uniongyrchol un ffocysi ar ddeunydd PPE, Cyfathrebu, siopa i unigolion oedd yn ynysu/bregys, ymarfer gwirfoddoli da, diogelwch ayyb
The immediate response focused on PPE, communication, shopping for individuals who were shielding/isolating, safe volunteer practice , safeguarding etc

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https://en-gb.padlet.com/gwynethjones/communityconnectors

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https://padlet.com/cherryevans/x2pxykx6rrojzapo

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Cofiwch gysylltu drwy adael neges ar y dudalen hon neu ar ebost nia.george@pavs.org.uk os oes pwnc yr hoffech weld yn cael eu gynnwys yn y cylchlythr nesaf.
Remember to contact by comment below or emailing nia.george@pavs.org.uk if there is a topic you'd like covered in the next news letter.

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PADLET i Fforwm Neuaddau Cymunedol                      PADLET for Community Halls  Forum           

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PADLET i Fforwm Neuaddau Cymunedol                      PADLET for Community Halls  Forum           

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https://padlet.com/lizcook1/865278e2227inpmy

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PVON - Pembrokeshire Volunteer Organisers Network

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PVON - Pembrokeshire Volunteer Organisers Network

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Mae PADLET ychydig bach fel hysbysfwrdd digidol, allwch fynd yn ol ato dro ar ol tro a dod o hyd i wybodaeth, dogfennau, newyddion ac yn y blaen. Mae'r wybodaeth yn debygol o newid yn aml  A Padlet is a bit like a virtual notice board, you can go and look at it any time and find documents, information, news, courses funding etc.

Rwyf wedi dewis arddangos y gwybodaeth mewn colofnau felly bydd rhad i chi sgrolio ar draws neu lawr i weld popeth sydd wedi'u gynnwys.
Bydden ni'n croesawi gweld chi'n ychwanegu at y Padlet  gallwch wneud hyn drwy ychwanegu sylw neu hoffi eitem sydd wedi bod yn defnyddiol i chi. Gallwch hefyd gysylltu os oes pwnc hoffech weld yn cael ei ychwanegu,

I've chosen the columns layout so you may have to scroll across the page to find the column you are looking for and then scroll down the column to see everything included.
We'd welcome your input to the padlet and you can do this by commenting on something or adding a like to information you have found useful. You can also contact us if you have a topic you'd like to see being covered on the padlet.

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This session is for those responsible for safeguarding, and is an chance to know what is required by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) . Suzanne Mollison from the WCVA’s Safeguarding Unit will be delivering this session, aimed at the safeguarding leads within your organisation – (designated safeguarding officers, Trustees, HR, etc.) who have responsibility for undertaking the DBS checks. Click below  to book your place and to find out more
Sesiwn yw hon ar gyfer diogelu, ac mae'n gyfle i ddod i wybod beth sy'n ofynnol gan y gwasanaeth DBS. Mi fydd Suzanne Mollison o CGGC yn cyflwyno'r sesiwn, wedi deilwra ar gyfer y sawl sydd a chyfrifoldeb dros gwirio DBS yn eich mudiad. Cliciwch isod am fwy o wybodaeth ac i sicrhau eich lle.

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This session is for those responsible for safeguarding, and is an chance to know what is required by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

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Hello

My name is Debbie Williams and I am the engagement officer for the Limitless Project for Threshold Das.

We offer free training to women in employment that live or work in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Caerphilly or Blaenau Gwent. We work with individuals, not companies. The aim of our funding is to assist women to gain confidence, upskill, reskill, get a promotion or a new job.

Training materials will be provided upon registration. 1 to 1 support will be provided (though not mandatory) through our Guided Learning programme. Each course requires a commitment of around 15/20 hrs, spread over approximately 4 weeks. Tutorials are offered at a time to suit (day, evening, or weekends) and are available at a first come, first served basis. You then complete the Question booklet in your own convenient time, in the comfort of your own home

We offer Agored Cymru Accredited courses:-

•              Personal Confidence and Self Awareness Level 2 Full qualification

•              Mental Health and Stress Level 2 Full qualification

•              Environmental Awareness Level 2 Full qualification

•              Safeguarding Level 2 Full Qualification

•              Volunteering and Community and Engagement Level 2 Full qualification

•              Customer Service Level 2 Full qualification

•              Domestic Violence Awareness Level 1 (very informative)

I have leaflets on all courses.  If you are interested please contact me on my details below. The next cohorts start in March and do fill up very quickly, and are on a first come, first served basis.

Please could you pass this email onto work colleagues, service users, friends and family?

Thank you for supporting us.

Kind regards

Debbie

Debbie Williams

Project Engagemant Officer & Administrator

Threshold DAS
Office 01554 700650

Mobile 07496 267361

dwilliams@threshold-das.org.uk

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We are pleased to announced the launch of Round 2 of the Carers Support Innovation Fund 2021/22

Attached are the application forms and guidance notes, we welcome any applications made in Welsh.

The Carers Support Innovation Fund will provide up to 100% of revenue costs up to £5,000 for projects in one county area and £15,000 for regional projects, some match funding is encouraged.  Up to 20% of the total funding request can be for capital items where applicants show a clear link to the revenue request.

Funding is available for projects which meet the following themes:

·         Supporting life alongside caring

·         Providing information, advice and assistance

·         Identifying and recognition of carers

·         Supporting digital inclusion and access to digital services for carers

·         Improving carers’ physical health and mental wellbeing

Fund deadlines: Friday 30 th April 2021 & Friday 25 th June 2021.  All spend must be committed by 31st March 2022 and reporting requirements met by mid-April 2022.

For current fund holders, given the exceptional circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, applications to continue this activity will be considered.   Innovative elements to build on the existing project will be encouraged and all applications will be assessed through the same competitive process.

If you have any queries then do get in touch at development@pavs.org.uk.

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Mae'r cylchlythr diwetharaf ar gael ar ein gwefan yn Gymraeg a Saesneg

The latest newsletter is now available on the website in both english and welsh

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PCSN Newsletter - February 2021 - English Cymraeg
Guide for Community Centres re-opening in Wales - see links below
If you are running a new community support group in Pembrokeshire in response to COVID-19 - the Good Practice supporting documents listed below will help you with the work you are doing. Please register your group with the Pembrokeshire Community Support Network by completing a simple online form. If you have any enquiries or need further support, email pcsn@pavs.org.uk.

Click on the links below to open the documents

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COVID-19 Pembrokeshire Community Support Network

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PCSN Newsletter - February 2021 - English Cymraeg Guide for Community Centres re-opening in Wales - see links below If you are running a new community support group in Pembrokeshire in response to COVID-19 - the Good Practice supporting documents listed below will help you with the work you are doing.

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It's all about your community and your local project!

From the buzz of a beehive fully equipped for over 80 beekeepers, to the calming hues of a refurbished living room for those living with Alzhemier’s and Dementia, Calor’s Rural Community Fund has already met the needs of hundreds of people across the UK. Over the last 4 years we’ve supported 214 community projects with over £460,000 generated through donations and Calor contributions. This year we want to do even more for your communities, and continue to support projects all across the UK.

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The Calor Rural Community Fund launched in 2017 with the ambition to support projects in rural communities, turning big ideas into a reality. In this time, we're incredibly proud to have been able to support 214 projects with over £460,000 generated through donations and Calor contributions. You can check out some of these projects here.

We're giving you a platform to raise awareness of the work you're doing for your local area. That's why we're working with Crowdfunder, to give you even more tools to generate support and raise donations, so you get your community projects off to a flying start! As if that wasn't enough, we're also giving away £85,000 in funding! So what are you waiting for? Join the Calor Rural Community Fund and support your local community.

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The Calor Rural Community Fund launched in 2017 with the ambition to support projects in rural communities, turning big ideas into a reality. In this time, we're incredibly proud to have been able to support 214 projects with over £460,000 generated through donations and Calor contributions.

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From Adult Learning Wales. Enrolment form available from louise.wilkinson@pavs.org.uk

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The West Wales Governance Conference is taking place online this year,  PAVS working together with CAVS & CAVO have planned  five bite sized lunch time sessions during week commencing the 26th April. Open to all committee members, trustees, directors, members of staff and volunteers of voluntary groups. Sessions include Recruiting & Developing Trustees, Trustee Safeguarding Responsibilities and Virtual AGMs.  Just click on the links to any of the sessions you would like to attend register and the Zoom link will be sent to you  http://46.32.240.43/pavscovid19.org.uk/help-for-organisations/training-events/

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Funding Available.